7 Day Holistic Healing & Personal Transformation Retreat in Secluded Yelapa, Mexico

Pura Vida is a non-denominational, spiritual, eco-retreat center that's been hosting personal transformation programs for over 15 years. The retreat combines elements of a spiritual retreat, a spa by the ocean, and holistic healing therapies. Each day includes a morning meditation, followed by a conscious movement class that varies between yoga, Chi-Gong, Kundalini, and Five Rhythms. Afternoons are often free for hikes, beach time, and optional one-on-one sessions like breathwork, massage, or Reiki. Evenings typically close with a group meditation and inquiry session, and sometimes there's live music or inspirational films.

What makes this retreat different is the range of healing modalities on offer. You can book individual sessions in Clarity and Holistic Breathwork with Chris, who has a background in addiction recovery and uses breathwork as a tool for spiritual growth. Dana Hutson, a massage therapist with over 25 years of experience who has worked on celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and Demi Moore, offers massage, reflexology, and Reiki. Holly leads cacao ceremonies and works with reiki, yoga, and plant medicine. The retreat also includes a Temazcal ceremony, a traditional Mexican sweat lodge led by a local shaman, which many guests describe as a highlight.

The location itself is a draw. Yelapa is only accessible by boat, a 40-minute water taxi ride from Puerto Vallarta. The retreat center is built into a jungle hillside above the ocean, and most cabins have views of Yelapa Bay. The nearest beach is a five-minute walk away, and you can hike to the Pueblo Waterfall for a meditation session. The surrounding area is quiet and authentic—there are no big resorts here, just a small Mexican village with a few restaurants and shops.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a private room with ocean view and private bathroom - 3 daily gourmet organic vegetarian buffet meals - Welcome drink - Water, tea, and coffee available throughout the day - Daily conscious movement classes (yoga, 5 Rhythms, Kundalini, Chi-Gong) - 2 group breathwork sessions - 1 individual breathwork session - 1 Watsu session - 4 individual bodywork or energy work sessions - Daily group spiritual inquiry and meditation classes - Authentic Mexican Temazcal ceremony led by a local shaman - Hike to Pueblo Waterfall for meditation - Boat trip to a secluded beach with group breathwork - Snorkeling trip to Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Free excursions to sites of interest - WiFi connection - Pre and post retreat support from the team

What's not included

- Flights to Puerto Vallarta - Transportation to the retreat (taxi and water taxi) - Travel insurance - Personal expenses and spa treatments not mentioned in the package - Meals not included (e.g., lunch at Botanical Gardens)